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Making Our Postwar Cities Better: Livable Cities Part 2.
Article by Karen Walz. What makes a livable city? What lessons can be learned from today’s cities so the cities of the future are both livable and sustainable? In this article, the examination of major postwar cities in the United States continues with an assessment of the characteristics that define these cities and distinguish them from older major cities. Article
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Building Cities To Attract People & Businesses: Livable Cities Part 3.
Article by Karen Walz. As we begin the 21st century, it is clear that emerging technologies and changes in the economy will have a significant impact on the shape of our urban areas. At the same time, the long-term viability of these areas will depend on the locational choices made by millions of individuals and businesses, choices that will be based on the same question as in past centuries - is this city a good place to live and conduct business? Article
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Creating Economically Thriving Cities: Livable Cities Part 4.
Article by Karen Walz. While the term 'livable community' often evokes an image of pleasant neighborhoods, inviting parks and friendly people, a city's economic health is equally important to its livability. Without jobs, few residents will choose to remain in those neighborhoods. Without thriving businesses, the local government will be unlikely to have the tax base to maintain those parks. Continuing economic vitality is also an important part of a community's sustainability over the long term. Article
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Dave Wann

Dissatisfaction Guaranteed. Book excerpt by Dave Wann. From Affluenza: The All-Consuming Epidemic (Buy Here >>). Based on two highly acclaimed PBS documentaries, Affluenza uses the whimsical metaphor of a disease to tackle a very serious subject: the damage done-to our health, our families, our communities, and our environment-by the obsessive quest for more material possessions. Book Excerpt
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A Matter Of Balance. Article by Dave Wann. "An 'affordable' economy means cutting away the destructive, polluting practices of the past and embracing the 'three P's' of intelligent growth... prevention, precision, and participation." Wann explains how we can achieve a balanced future. Article >> More about Dave Wann >>

Washington Post.com On Green Eating. Online Q&A with Jay Weinstein. Looking to make your fridge a little greener and dinner plate a little more ethical? Sprig's editor Jeanie Pyun and food contributor Jay Weinstein take questions and suggestions online about green cooking and eating, and on everything else having to do with living a life that is both stylish and environmental. Q&A Transcript >> More about Jay Weinstein >>

Water Crisis Ships In. Article by Jay Weinstein. "We're all concerned about global warming. But how many of us see transatlantic shipping of water as a related problem? Choosing local water can make a real difference in the amount of transportation pollution generated in our name." Article >> More about Jay Weinstein >>

Dale Willman

Recurring Nightmare. Article by Dale Willman. Willman suggests that broadcast news can have a large impact on environmental issues. He evaluates the differences between print and broadcast television and radio journalism and says it would be a mistake to see broadcasters as lightweights relative to their print counterparts. Article >> More about Dale Willman >>

Good Stories Bear Repeating. Article by Dale Willman. "Advertisers learned long ago that recognition comes with repetition. Yet it's a lesson many journalists still don't seem to understand. We do countless Michael Jackson and Laci Peterson stories and then wonder why that's all the public seems to talk about." Willman discusses what environmental journalists can learn from this. Article >> More about Dale Willman >>